The Fishers Health Department (FHD) says the 7-day look-back period for local positive cases is down by 10% compared to the previous 7-day period, but Fishers remains in a Level 3 COVID risk  level on a scale of 5 (5 being the largest risk level).  FHD Epidemiologist Josh Robinson describes the positivity decrease as “a slight positive note,” but there is more to the story.

“There is still a high level of COVID circulation in the community, so we do recommend that everybody still (take) every precautionary measure that they can,” Robinson said in a video update released late Tuesday.  The best precautionary measure is to take the COVID vaccine, according to Robinson.

The Hamilton County rate for unique individual positivity is 12.7%, up slightly from the previous week.  The local case incidence rate, a 14-day rolling average, stands at 42.07 new cases, up slightly.  Fishers testing site positivity cases are down from the previous week at 6.24%.

FHD has expanded testing hours and increased staffing.  You can get a test the same day you request an appointment.  The antigen test is available, with results ready in about a half-hour.  The PCR test results are normally available in 1 or 2 days.

Fishers contact tracing is current, keeping up with the number of cases, notifying those exposed to the virus.

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) bed availability has gone up slightly compared to last week in our area. However, daily hospitalizations are showing an upward trend, in roughly the same place seen last January.

The number of Fishers residents getting the vaccination increased in August compared to July, with 2,500 people receiving at least the first dose.  However, that still leaves about 16,000 citizens of Fishers eligible for the shot but still unvaccinated.

If you have any questions about the vaccination or COVID, contact FHD at 317-595-3211.

You can view the September 7th video below.